HB5194

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for food pantries; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Introduced·10/30/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5194 provides $12.5 million in funding for food pantry grants to assist individuals and families in need of hunger relief.

Michigan HB5194 allocates $12.5 million from the state general fund to support community food pantries. These funds, appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, are intended to help individuals and families in immediate need of hunger relief. The Department of Health and Human Services will manage the distribution of these grants. This funding aims to ensure that food pantries can continue their essential services to those facing food insecurity.

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History

Nov 4, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/30/2025

Oct 30, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Kimberly Edwards

Oct 30, 2025

House

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